Hiring a Long Island Bankruptcy Attorney

What are the benefits of hiring a Long Island bankruptcy attorney?

Do you actually need an attorney to file Chapter 7? At Jacoby and Jacoby, we are happy to answer all of your questions about Chapter 7 bankruptcy and what part an attorney will play in helping you eliminate debt. Our bankruptcy lawyers have over 50 years of combined experience in representing debtors in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases throughout New York, and we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your matter. We have handled in excess of 15,000 bankruptcy cases and represent clients throughout all of Long Island, Nassau and Suffolk.

While it is not a legal requirement to hire a bankruptcy attorney if you are an individual seeking debt relief through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it is highly recommended. It can be extremely difficult to successfully file for and complete a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case without an attorney at your side. The rules and procedure associated with filing for bankruptcy are highly technical, and a misstep could mean that your petition is disapproved and that you are disqualified from attempting to file again for a long period of time. If you are accused of intentionally misrepresenting information or attempting to commit bankruptcy fraud, you may face serious criminal charges and the possibility of extensive jail time if you are convicted.

Bankruptcy Lawyer Serving Nassau & Suffolk Counties

There is extensive paperwork that must be appropriately filed in order for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition to be approved and for all eligible debt to be discharged. This includes information regarding all assets, property, debts and liabilities. A skilled Long Island bankruptcy attorney will know exactly how to go about gathering this information and filing it properly.

Additionally, you have a much better chance of having your property and assets protected as much as possible if you have an experienced lawyer at your side. Just because you are filing under Chapter 7 does not mean that you have to lose all of your property to liquidation. A lawyer can evaluate your situation and determine what property is exempt and work to protect it.

Contact a Long Island bankruptcy lawyer at Jacoby and Jacoby today if you need assistance in filing for bankruptcy in Nassau, Suffolk or Long Island, New York.